As my group of foodie friends and I headed out for a casual lunch at a popular local pizzeria it came to mind that these wonderful little eateries, spattered throughout every town and city, are often overlooked when seeking out some of the most satisfying, comforting, family-friendly, reasonably priced food you’ll ever need. Our gathering brought u...

UNICO National celebrated the achievements of Italian Americans at its Mid-Year Board of Directors Meeting and Presidential Awards Banquet. The event, held at the Hard Rock Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on March 17, 2024, saw key personalities in business and sports honored. The founder of Asphalt Paving Systems, Bob Capoferri, was given the...

The UNICO Kenilworth Chapter is currently accepting scholarship applications for the Class of 2024 graduates. The monetary support from these scholarships will make a tangible difference in a student’s post-high school graduation plans.  To apply for one of the scholarships and learn more, please go HERE. UNICO National, the largest Italian-America...

There’s a new Killer Pasta Project in Union from the popular business owner behind Souvlaqueria as well as Icecreamology. Dubbed All’ Assassina – which means “in the style of the killer lady” – the restaurant cooks fresh pasta a special way: Fast, methodically, and efficiently, just like a “professional”.All’ Assassina can seat about 25 guests, but...

With 83 days until the Italy National team’s debut at the Euros, their journey continues with a 2-0 win over Ecuador in the second of two friendlies in the USA. After winning the first challenge against Venezuela, decided by a brace from Mateo Retegui, the Azzurri repeated the result against a stronger opponent who is 31st in the FIFA Ranking and w...

Remember the line you'd say as a kid? "First is the worst, second is the best...." That's true in this case. When South Jersey talks about hoagies (or subs), we get serious. You can't find hoagies like South Jersey's anywhere else in the country. As a matter of fact, the entire state is known for having delicious food. Jersey's food is easily in th...

In the launch of our new partnership with Serie A USA, the Coccia Institute and the School of Communication & Media at Montclair State University hosted a successful watch party featuring the Napoli vs. Juventus match on Sunday, March 3rd in the CELS building. This event gathered a remarkable crowd, with representatives from local Napoli and Juvent...

It’s hard to imagine it, but the west side of Lakeside Avenue was once just a rolling expanse of open land with a single house on it. Then 100 years ago, Our Lady of the Lady Church was built, the first in what would become a series of structures for Catholics in the then new town of Verona. This year, the church will host a series of events to com...

An Italian specialties shop that has become a big hit since opening in Hamilton Park will be expanding later this year as two prominent Jersey City developments will be getting Cangiano’s outposts. The shop opened at 225 Pavonia just about four years ago. Brothers Bill and Vincent Vallely opened a pop-up sandwich shop during the fall of 2019 in the...

On March 19th Joseph's Delicatessen, located at 516 Warren Avenue in Spring Lake, New Jersey, held its annual Saint Joseph's Table Blessing. Monsignor Ed Arnister from The Church of Saint Rose - Belmar New Jersey, arrived mid morning to find the historic Italian delicatessen packed with community members viewing the table. The Monsignor conducted a...